Storia sociale

Molinella

Pianura bolognese, circa 30 km da Bologna

Molinella: storia, orari e consigli per la visita.

History

Molinella is known in Italian social history as the 'Republic of Molinella', for the strong early-20th-century farmworkers' and union struggles led by unionist Giuseppe Massarenti, among the earliest organised farm labourer movements in Italy.

Did you know…

  • The 'Republic of Molinella' is a studied chapter of the early-20th-century Italian farm labourers' movement.

Practical information

HoursOld town freely accessible.
TicketFree access.
AccessibilityFlat, accessible territory.
Getting thereBy car from Bologna via the SP5, about 40 minutes.

Tips for your visit

  • A destination more suited to those interested in Italian social history than purely scenic tourism.

Frequently asked questions

For the intense early-20th-century farmworkers' union struggles led by Giuseppe Massarenti, among the earliest organised experiences of the Italian farm labourers' movement.